Craftsman 88690 Operation Manual - Page 24

If the snowthrowerwillnot be usedfor30 daysor longer,or if it is the end of the snowseasonwhenthe last possibilityof snowis gone,the equipmentneedsto be storedproperly.Followstorageinstructionsbelowto ensuretop performancefrom the snowthrowerfor manymoreyears. PREPARING ENGINE PREPARING SNOW THROWER Forenginesstoredover30 days: • 1. Topreventgum from formingin fuel systemor on essentialcarburetor parts: a. If fueltank containsoxygenatedor rdormulatedgasoline (gasolineblendedwithan alcoholor ether), run engineuntilit stops • from lack of fuel. • • Whenstoringthe snowthrowerin an unventilatedor metal storage shed,careshouldbe taken to rustprooftheequipment.Using a light oil or silicone,coat theequipment,especiallyanychains, springs,bearingsand cables. Removeall dirt fromexteriorof engineand equipment. Followlubricationrecommendations. Storeequipmentin a clean,dry area. Alcoholblendedfuels (calledgasoholor usingethanolor methanol) canattract moisturewhich leadsto separationand formationof acids duringstorage.Acidicgas can damagethefuel systemof an engine _wh e n storage. b. If fueltank containsgasoline,eitherrun engineuntilit stopsfrom lack of fuel or add a gasolineadditiveto the gas in the tank. If you usea gas additive,run the enginefor severalminutesto circulate theadditivethroughthecarburetor. Neverstoresnow throwerwith fuel in tank indoorsor in poorlyventilatedareas,wherefuel fumesmay reachan openflame,spark or pilol lightas on a furnace,water heater,clothesdryer or gas appliance. . Whiletheengine is still warm,changethe oil. 3. Removethe sparkplug and pourabout 1/2 ounceof engine oil throughthe sparkplug hole into the cylinder.Replacesparkplug and crankthe engineseveraltimesto distributethe oil. Neveruseengineor carburetorcleaningproductsin the fueltank or permanentdamagemayoccur. 24